Alisha Khan
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The Student Partners Program (now known as Student Direct Stream), is an administrative framework between the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC).
Launched back in April 2009, the SPP was designed to streamline the admissions and visa process for community colleges in Canada. Since a large number of Indian students apply to various specialized trade requirement-based diplomas and post-graduate diploma programs – the SPP increased the number of visas issued to Indian students.
The Student Partner Program was initially opened for Indian nationals, but quantifying how successful it turned out to be, the SPP was extended to China as well.
Aspiring students planning on pursuing their studies in Canada can apply to any of the colleges participating under the SPP. Canada Study Visa applications under the SPP receive prioritized processing and decisions are based on the documents provided by the students.
Students applying under Canada’s SPP must meet the following eligibility criteria:
College Application Process: There are multiple steps involved in applying to colleges under the Student Partners Program. With an additional focus on finances, the steps are similar to applying to any Canadian university or college.
STEP 1: Selecting an SPP college and course of choice.
STEP 2: Appearing for the required tests.
STEP 3: Apply for course admission.
STEP 4: Medical Examination.
STEP 5: Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC).
STEP 6: Apply for a student visa.
Visa Application Process: Applying for a Canada Study Visa under the SPP is faster and easier. On average, an SPP visa application is processed within 5 to 10 working days. You can apply for the visa online or through any of the VFSs (Visa Facilitation Services) in India.
All international students who have successfully graduated from any of Canada's approved universities/colleges are eligible for a Canada work permit. SPP colleges or non-SPP colleges could be involved. Each work permit has its own set of conditions that must be met by every student who wishes to work in Canada.
According to current Canada work permit requirements, students who take a two-year or longer course will be granted a Post Graduate Work Permit for the same time period (maximum 3 years). Those with a course duration of 1 year or less, on the other hand, are eligible for a work permit for the duration of the course.
Read More about SPP:Â What is SDS (Student Direct Stream), and what will be its impact on Indian students applying for a Canadian student visa?
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